Speaking earlier, Bhandary Builders proprietor Lakshmish Bhandary said the Mallikatta Circle was beautified to include an artwork designed by artist Rajendra Kedige. The metal work is done by Muhammed Imran and Gokul Raj has worked on the engineering aspect. Tulunadu culture symbolized is the focus.

“The artworks symbolises the culture of Tulunadu and comprises of details on Panjurli Paddana, Yakshagana, the Dravidian origin of Tulu language, poets Ratnakaravarni and Kumaravyasa. The circle is decorated with stone pillars, lighting, lawns and flower-bearing plants," he explained.